{"id":166850,"date":"2025-06-14T12:30:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T11:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/benue-police-confirm-many-dead-in-yelewata-attack"},"modified":"2025-06-14T13:31:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T12:31:37","slug":"benue-police-confirm-many-dead-in-yelewata-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/benue-police-confirm-many-dead-in-yelewata-attack","title":{"rendered":"Benue: Police confirm many dead in Yelewata attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the attack on Yelewata town in Guma Local Government Area, stating that suspected bandits invaded the community in the early hours of Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edet Udeme, the command disclosed that tactical teams deployed to the area responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of the attackers were neutralized in the process,\u201d the PPRO said, adding, \u201cBut it is with great sadness that we report that some individuals also lost their lives and others sustained injuries during the incident.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the exact number of civilian casualties has yet to be officially confirmed, security personnel and medical workers are on ground attending to the injured.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The PPRO assured residents that the police remain fully committed to protecting lives and property, noting that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing assailants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur men are still in pursuit of the attackers. We will continue to do all it takes to keep everyone safe,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the attack on Yelewata town in Guma Local Government Area, stating that suspected bandits invaded the community in the early hours of Saturday. 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